Dr. Shubhada A. Joshi (Prof. And Head) Educational Qualifications M.A. : Ph. D : Philosophy, 1975, Mumbai University. Lokayata A Critical Study, 1985, Mumbai University Positions held Duration Designation Institution 1974-1987 Ruia college, Mumbai Lecturer 1987-1994 University of Mumbai Lecturer 1994-Present University of Mumbai Proferssor 1991-2004 University of Mumbai Head Of The Department 2008-Present University of Mumbai Head Of The Department Research Interest Indian Philsophy, Ethics, Metaethics, Saint Philosophy and Bhakti Movement, Inter-Cultural and Inter-Religious Philosophy, Philosophy of 19 th Century Maharastra. Research Projects Completed-------- Ongoing Research Projects ----------
Awards and Honors 1. Awards and Scholarship for highest marks M.A. In Philsophy 2. Vidya Bhushan - honour of Best Student Award, Ruia College,Mumbai. 3. Member U.G.C. Panel for philosophy for the period of three yearsfrom, December 1997. 4. Chairperson, Research Ethical Committee of Hindustan Leaver From 1996 onwards. 5. Nominated for Research and Project Cimittee, Indian Council Philsopsophical Research, New Delhi from -05. 6. Member of Board of studies in Philsophy, Nagpur university andm.s. University Baroda. 7. Chiar Person BOS in the Logic & Philsophy, University of Mumbai from 2000-8. Member Academic Council, University of Mumbai from 1991-1995 & from 2000-05. 9. Vice-President of Bombay Philosophical Society Membership of Professional Societies 1. Life member of Bombay Philosophical Society 2. Life member of Maharashtra Tattva Jnana Parishad 3. Life member of Indian Philosophical Congress 4. Life Member of Indian Philosophical Association 5. Member, Editorial Board Tattvajnana Mandir and Philosophical Quarterly Published by North Maharashtra University Jalgaon Number of Students Guided M.A. (By Research) : 4 M. Phil 2 Ph. D 17 Publications
Books published are Lokayata A Critical Study India Book Centre Garibdas Oriental Series no. 180 in May 1995 Sri Aurobindo and Vedic interpretations Edited along with coeditor, Somaiya Publicatrion in February, 1996 Buddhism in India and abroad Edited alongwith two other co editors Somaiya Publications in August, 2006. J. Krishnamurti and Early Buddhism Compiled the proceedings of the Seminar, Publ;ished by Dutta Lakshmi Trust in November, 1996 RESEARCH PAPERS PUBLISHED Udgitha & Chandogya Upanishada Brahma Sutra Samkhya & Tantra Kashmir Saivism Title Publisher Year Yoga in Vedas and Upanishads Upanishand & Mysticism Ultimate in Lokayata Phule of Education Tattva darpan PP 36 to 41 Paramarsha Vol. X to No. 2 PP 64 to 72 Paramarsha Vol. III to No. 3 PP 263 to 271 Yoga Update Kaivalyadam PP 5 to 10 Pathway of God ACPR Belgum PP 25 to 50 Vol. XXIV Dept. of Sanskrit, Bombay University PP 81 to 88 Occasional Papers ICSSR Article No. 1986 1988 1989 1989 1990 1991 1991
Jnanesvari & Jivamukti Indian empiricism Pariksa Paddhati a note Article No. 7 PP 1 to 16 Paramarsha Vol. B No. 1 PP 55 to 67 Darshana International Journal PP 12 to 17 Beyond Friendship Pune Issue No. 46 th PP 15 to 19 Buddhist & Jaina Views In Indian Philosophy Datta Lakshmi Trust Pune 1991 1991 1992 1992 Book review Meaning, truth & prediction Sthithaprajna & Jnanesvari Lokayata & Obligations to Payl debts Jnanesvaritila tattvajnanace Svarupa Purusartha : Two fold model of Lokayata in Purusartha Buddhist Mysticism : A comparative study. In sri Aurobindo and vedic Interpretations Freedom From Authority Mysticism : An unbroken Continuity from Veda to saint Asiatic Society Journal PP 299 to 302 Vol. 64 66 (combined) Sthithaprajna Datta Lakshmi Trust PP 84 to 100 Freedom, Dharma & Rights Edwin Mellen Press PP 319 to 329 Jnanesvari Darshan Anubhava Publications Purusaratha Datta Lakshmi Trust, Pune Buddhism in India and Abroad Somaiya Publications Rgveda and Sri Aurobindo Somaiya Publications J. Krishnamurrti & Early Buddhism Datta Lakshmi Trust, Pune Hindu Christian Cosmology and religion 1993 1993 1994 1994 1995 1996 1996 1996 1996
Tradition Somaiya Publications From tolerance to Universal In Quest of Universal Peace 1997 Love a vedic view World Philosopher meet Technocrat society and Yoga WHY International 1997 education Conference International Board of Yoga, Santacruz Exploring the areas of Dandaniti and Dharma Perceptions on Kautilya Artha Sastra Popular Prakashan 1999 Suddhaadvaita A Book review Journal of Asiatic society 2000
Mulya Vicha : Paschyatya ani Bharatiya Paripneksya (in Marathi) i.e. Values : Western and Indian Philosophy Perspective. Samajika Samarasata Mancha Patrika R.D. Ranade Tattvajnana Mandir Vol 7, No. 1 to 4 PP 63 to 79 Mulya Shiksana : Tatvajnache Yogadana (in Marathi) i.e Value education : Contribution of Philosophy. Vol 20, No. 1 Paramarsha : A Philosophical Quarterly of Pune University PP 3 to 13 2000 2001 May, June & July, 2001 Philosophy of M.P. Rege Lokamudra 13 th May, 2001 Muddapalani Tichi Katha Nirali Shikshan and Nitivikas Kahi Prashna Tarun Bharat Women Special Issue Paramarsha D.D. Wandekar Vishenka Special Issue Vol. 24 Page 175-185. 25 th May, 2001 May-July, Justice Kahadev Govind Ranande on Religion Synopsis on The Concepts of Bhakti in Indian Philosophical Tradition Synopsis on The University of Vedic Concepts Synopsis of The Concepts of empire Peace in Sanskrit Language and Philosophical Tradition The Seminar proceedings of National Seminar on Justice Ranande, Acharya Maratha College, Mumbai PP 01 to 15 International Seminar Hindu Christian Dialogue, Roma, Italy International Seminar at ICUKL. IIT Powai, Goa International Seminar The Transcultura Institute, University opf Paris, France Niti Shiksana Kahi Prasna Paramarsha Vol. 24 No. 1, PP 175 to 185 Early Buddhism & Bhagavata : A Value based approach Buddhism in global perspective Somaiya Publication PP 154 to 163 December, June, November, February, 2003 2003 2003 The evolution of concept of Hindu Christian dialogue 2003
Bhakti in Hindu tradition The concept of empire in Sanskrit literature & Philosophy The Materialist tensions & the spiritual fusions The Bhakti movement in Maharashtra & Gujarat The religious movements in Maharashtra 1850 to 2000 The ethics in Bhakti traditions The Status of women in Vedic Society The materialist tensions & spiritualist fusion On transcending meaning & Metaphor From Causation to transformation Sectional Presidential Address for the section of Dharma & Tattvajnana. 7th Brahanmaharashtra Prachya vidya Paridhad, Uttana, Mumbai Abstract published on Knowing the self Perception & beyond in Epistemologies in Indian Philosophies Somaiya Publications. Transcultura intercultural 2003 dialogue World Peace Punthi Pustak, Kolkatta 2003 PHISPC Vol. Hindusm PHISPC Vol. Hindusm PHISPC Vol. Hindusm PHISPC Vol. Women : Ancient & Medieval Period Journal of AIRI Vol. VII 2004- PP 142 to 148 Vaman Vikram Rresearch in Indological Studies. Bharatiya Kala Prakashan, Delhi PP 215 to 225 Pratitya Samutpada Somaiya Publication, PP 83 to 91 Secretary, Brahanmaharashtra Prachya Vidya Parishad, Pune PP 55 to 63 ICPR & Adi Sankaracharya Sanskrit University Kaladi 2004 2004 2006 Conferences/Symposia/Workshops/ Refresher courses
Date Title Seminar Organizer 6 th to 8 th Nov. 1986 Udgitha & Chandogya Maharashtra Tattvajnan Parishad 3 rd annual Conference Bhivandi College 29 th to 30 th March, 1987 25 th to 28 th Nov. 1987 19 th to 21 st Feb. 1988 16 th to 17 th April, 1988 29 th to 30 th April, 1989 27 th to 28 th Jan 1990 29 th Dec. 1989 to 2 nd Jan. 1990 20 th Jan, 1990 13 th October, 1990 28 th to 29 th Nov. 1990 19 th & 20 th March, 1993 Upanisadic mysticism Ultimate in Lokayata Brahma Sutra Samkhya & Tantra Adi Samkara & Indian Marxists Yoga in Vedas & Upanisadas Jnanesvara & JIvanmukti Ramanuja & Indian Marxists Symbolism in religion Philosophy of Jnanesvara Phule on Education Roots of relevance of science Philosophy of R.D. Ranade Ultimate in ancient Indian thought MTP 4 th Annual Conference Adi Samkara Yoga Update Gratharaj Jnaneshasi Saptashatabd International Conference on State of Art at the end of 290 th Century in the study of Sri Vaisnavism. Bombay Philosophical Society, Mumbai 700 th anniversary of Jnanesvara The Philosophical legacy of Mahatma Phule & Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Dept. of Philosophy University of Mumbai Dept. of Sanskrit University of Mumbai Latur College, Latur B. Apte Samaraka Smriti Samiti Mumbai Kavivalyad Kama Mumbai Palghar College AIRI, Mumbai & MCGILL University Cananda Dept. of Marathi, University of Mumbai Dept. of Philosophy and ICSSR WRC Mumbai ICPR & IIT, Mumbai 27 th to 30 th The place of Guru in Upasana by religious & a K.J.S.I.R.I., Mumbai
Tantra Upasana religious 25 th to 28 th Feb. 1993 17 th to 21 st Nov. 1993 14 16 Nov. 1997 21 23 Nov. 1997 25 th to 26 th Dec. 1997 16 to 19 Dec., 1999 17 19 Feb. 2000 27 th Feb to 2 nd March, 2000 20 th to 21 st May, 2000 31 st Oct. to 2 nd Nov. Lokayata & Purusaratha Purusartha National Seminar Philosophy of Adi Sankara & Rgveda Varanasrama myth of reality Lokayata Cosmology The technocrat society of Yoga education Beyond Predicates Consciousness & Upanisadas On Dreaming, deep sleep & Consciousness Dharma Advaita & Neo Advaita Perspective Values A Philosophical Perspective Key note Address Value Education : Expectations from Birth centenary of Sri Chandrashekharendra Saraswati Paper presented on Varasrama at Indian Philosophical Congress Indian Cosmologies National Seminar World House holders Yoga (WHY) for Sane living, International Conference Persons of Peace in the troubled world 2 nd International Hindu Christian Dialogue Epistemology & Metaphysics of Advaita Philosophy Religious and ethical foundation of family & social life in Hinduism & Christianity, 3 rd International Seminar Samarasata : Eka Sahitya Mulya in Marathi. (Assimilation : A Literary Value) Kisan Veer College of Wai and Prajna Dept. of Philosophy. University of Mumbai & KJSBP Madras Indian Philosophical Congress Akhil Bharatiya Sanskriti Parishad, Mumbai International Board of Yoga, Yoga Inst., Mumbai University of Turin, Italy, IDC Sassain Italy & K.J.S.B.P. Dept. of Philosophy, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad K.J.S.B.P. Mumbai University of Turin/Italy Samajika Samarasata Manch, Pune Maharashtra Tattvajnana Parishad
2000 Philosophy Pathashala of Wai 17 th Annual Conference Wai 1 st to 6 th Jan, 2001 The Materialist tensions and the Spiritual fusions World Peace Thinker s Meet on Exploration of Paths of in astrife Torn World ISISAR (Culcutta India) jointly ith IPPNO (U.S.A.) and IIPSGP (U.K.) 5 th to 9 th Feb 2001 8 th to 10 th Oct. 2001 19 th Oct. 2001 15 th to 16 th Dec 2001 28 th to 30 th Jan April, 14 th to 18 th June, From third person to first person and beyond Research Methodology in Philosophical Research Transcending meaning and metaphors Justice Mahadeo Govinda Ranande on Religion Bhakti movement in Maharashtra and Gujarat The Religious Movements in Maharashtra 1850 to 2000 The evolution of the concept of Bhakti in Mahavakyas in Hinduism and Christianity International Seminar Inter disciplinary research in Education Monthly meetings of the Bombay hilosophical Society National Seminar The Philosophical legacy of Justice M.G. Ranande Systems of Religions in India Hinduism National Seminar Hindu Christian dialogue meet Interfaith Dialogue Centre Sassari and K.J. Somaiya Bharatiya Peetham, Vidyavihar. Interfaith Monastic dialogue Department ICSSR and Department of Education, University of Mumbai Bombay Philosophical society Acharya Marathe College Chembur. Mumbai National Seminar Project of History of Indian Science Philosophy and Culture, New Delhi (PHISPC Vol. II) PHISPC Vol. II CSC Delhi Mariapolls centre of Castel Gandolf
12 th to 15 th March, 13 th to 15 th March, 23rd September to 12th October, 18th September, 23rd 24th September, 25 th to 29 th Nov. 13 th to 18 th Feb 2003 25thn to 26 th March Hindu tradition International Seminar Roma, Italy and K.J. Somaiya Bharatiya Sanskriti Peetham, Vidyavihar, Mumbai Samanvaya & the Fusion of Horizons Early Buddhism & Bhagavata a value based approach Lokayata Empiricism and notion of Self, Upanishads, Self and Consciousness self in Samkhya Yoga Samkhya Yoga and Auyurveda Bhagavata Tradition in Maharashtra The University of the Vedic Key concepts The Peace and Empire in Sanskrit Literature Philosophy Yoga in the Post Modern Vein Tolerance in the context of interculturality & globalization Buddhism in Global perspective The Refresher Course in Philosophy Refresher Course for teachers in Ayurvedic Samhita Annual Lecture Series 11th Year ICUKL, Confluence of Cultures and heritage of Harmony (International) Empire and Peace (International) Culture, Philosophy and Religion in Recent India Dept. of German Dept. of Philosophy University of Mumbaui Alongwith many others Chaired the session on Mahayana Buddhism. K.J.S.B.S., Nava Nalanda Otani University Japan R.A. Poddar College of Ayurveda Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Dombivali Branch IIT Powai and Government of Goa Transcultura University of Paris ICPR and the Centre of advance study in
2003 (National) Philosophy, Jadavpur University Kolkatta 1 st and 2 nd October, 2004 26 th & 27 th November, 2004 24 th November, 2004 20 th to 30 th December, 2004 16 th and 17 th January, 18 th and 19 th January, Law and Peace : The Perspective of rights and duties International Mysticisam and Knowledge claim. Railway Safety Week Combating Corruption Birla Matushree Sabhagar Central & Western Railway Future of Philosophy in the technocrat Society The impact of Western thought on the contemporary Indian Philosophy and the need for a synthesis of the eastern and western thought Sri Aurobindo and the revealed secrets Sri Aurobindo : The contemporary relevance 21st March 2 Lectures on Organized by ASP International Conference Organized by Transcultura Paris and Department of Law and interactions Saaraland University, Germany at Merzig Transcultura IIT Powai Philosophy Day IIT Powai I.C.P.R. New Delhi UGC New Delhi UGC New Delhi
to 12th April, Refresher Course 1) Metaphysics of Bhakti 2) Metaphysics of Socio religious reforms in 19th Century University of Mumbai Department of Philosophy Funded by Indian Council of Philosophical Research, Delhi 26th July to 4th August, 2 Lectures as invited Visiting Scholar 1) Women in Bhakti Movement 2) Prarthana Samaj, Dr. Ambedkar & Pt. Ramabai At Indian Institute of Advanced Studies, Shimla 28 th March, The Metaphysics of Bhakti Refresher Course Department of Philosophy 12 th April, Philosophy of Social Reforms in the 19 th Century Refresher Course Department of Philosophy 26th July to 4th August, 2 Lectures as invited Visiting Scholar 1) Women in Bhakti Movement 2) Prarthana Samaj, Dr. Ambedkar & Pt. Ramabai At Indian Institute of Advanced Studies, Shimla Invited to Chair the following International Seminar on Religion & Secularism Organized by KJSBP & Pontifical Urbaniana University of Vactican 27th to 29th August, Paper on Pope John Paul II : Methods & Forms od dialogue International Inter Religious Dialogue on Contribution of HH Pope John Paul II Organized by KJSBP & Pontifical Urbaniana University of Vatican Paper on Prayer, Peace & Unconditional Love : Inter Religious Conference on Prayer, KJSBP & Folklore Italy
Perspective of Advaita Bhakti Peace & Unconditional Love 23rd November, International Philosophy Day One day Seminar Department of H & SS, IIT, Mumbai & ICPR, Delhi International Symposium on Society & Spirituality : A Communitarian Perspective Special Centre for Sankrit Studies J.N. University, New Delhi & Folklore Italy 19th 20th December, Ethics in Bhakti Schools National Seminar on Classical Indian Philosophy on Morals : A Historical Development Centre for Studi9es & Civilization, New Delhi for PHSPC Project 19th to 20th March, 2006 Yoga of Jnanesvara Chaired a session on 19th March, 2006 History of Yoga Project of History, Indian Science, Philosophy & Culture for Studies in Civilization, New Delhi 29th to 30th March, 2006 Buddhism : Dr. Ambedkar s perspective Buddhism & Jainism PHSPC of CSC New Delhi September, 2006 Chaired a Session on Women Saints National Conference on Santavani -Teachings of Saints in India S.K. Somaiya College, Mumbai October, 2006 Chaired Session on progress & development assimilation of society in the Seminar National Integration & Social assimilation : the contemporary challenges & remedial measures 4th to 7th December, 2006 Mysticism of R.D. Ranande : God Realisation Mystics & mysticism inter faith dialogue KJSBP 15th to 20th Chaired a round table session on Participated in the round table on Universal human Interium World Philosophy Congress,
December, 2006 Presented on Right to education rights for women in globalization New Delhi 24th to 27th January, Knowing the Self : Perception & Beyond Epistemologies in Indian Philosophies : Problems & Prospects Adi Shankaracharya Sanskrit University, Kaladi (Kerala) 9th to 10th March, From Causation to transformation National Seminar on Partityasmutppada Organized by K.J. Somaiya Centre for Buddhist Studies & ICPR, New Delhi March, Freedon on Ethico spiritual Value as depicted in the teachings of Buddha National Seminar organized by Centre for Studies in Classical Indian Buddhist Philosophy & Culture (UGC sponsored) on Buddhism on equality, freedom & Justice ICPR, Buddhist Centre, Pune University September, Dlandrad Memorial Lecture on Women Saints Pilgrims of Socio- Spiritual Liberation Bombay Philosophical Society October, Invited to participate in the symposium Tradition & Modernity Centre for studies in Civilization, New Delhi At 82nd session of Indian Philosophical Congress, S.V. University, Tirupati. November, Chaired a session on Philosophy day at IIT Powai ICPR New Delhi & IIT Department of Humanities. 8th to 13th December, Deliverd Key note address At National Seminar on Impact of Religion on National Reconstruction Magadha University, Bodha Gaya 28th to 31st Knowledge, Wisdom, Spirituality its Lokayata & Harvard CSC, New Delhi Yenching Institute &
December, critique International dialogue with Chinese Scholars from all over the world. UNESCO. REFRESHERS COURSE 1) Attended a completed Refreshers course in Theories of Knowledge ASC Allahabad University. 21 st Aug. to 18 th Sep. 1989 2) Attended & Completed Refreshers Course in Ethics & meta ethics ASC Allahabad University, 1 st Jan 1989 to 31 st Jan 1989 3) Co ordinator Refreshers Course in Philosophy - 20 th Century Western Philosophy 5 th to 7 th July 1990 4) Co ordinator Refresher Course in Philosophy Symbolic Logic 3 rd March to 27 th March, 1991 Contact Department of Philosophy University of Mumbai Vidyanagari, Santacruz (E), Mumbai 400 098, INDIA Phone: 022-26527337 Email : jshubhada17@gmail.com